Aug 8, 2024
Tisha BeAv | Why Were the Keruvim Hugging at the Time of the Churban? by Rav Dovid Gottlieb
The Romans couldn't understand why they found the keruvim in a loving embrace when they destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. As a result they ridiculed us for this seemingly base display of affection. How do WE understand this...
Aug 8, 2024
9 BeAv | Text Study of Psalm 137 - על נהרות בבלת, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
When and why was על נהרות בבל composed? Psalm 137, the dirge of the Levi'im "at the waters of Babylon" is an intricate and multi-layered psalm that evokes a surprisingly hopeful and defiant message. (This session was held in...
Jul 8, 2024
Enhancing our Personal Kabbalat HaTorah, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb
This shiur was given to the Kehillat HaEla women's group in Ramat Beit Shemesh, on June 10 of this year, in preparation for Shavuot.
3 independent thoughts on the holiday of Matan Torah / Chag HaBikkurim.
Jun 11, 2024
Land and Legacy: Redemption in Megillat Ruth, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
The notion of "Geula" is prominent throughout Megillat Ruth, reaching a crescendo in the final Rav Yitzchak Etshalom chapter. The redemption is not just about land, but about a person's memory - as exemplified by the curious structural relationship...
Jun 5, 2024
Yom Yerushalayim 2024 | Hodu LaShem Ki Tov, by Rav Moshe Taragin
From the miracles of 1967 to the darkness of 2024, it is important to recognize Hashem's presence in this world